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About H. L. (Len) Vacher

Professor Vacher's research currently focuses on quantitative and mathematical literacy in geoscience education. He is the 2004 recipient of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers' Neil Miner Award.

Positions

Present Professor of Geology, University of South Florida
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Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2009 - 2012 Spreadsheets across the curriculum
National Science Foundation
$197,688
2005 - 2010 Spreadsheets across the curriculum
National Science Foundation
$513,177
2002 - 2004 Spreadsheet exercises in geological-mathematical problem solving
National Science Foundation
$58,812
1995 - 1997 Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Development. Fundamentals of Natural Science for Non-Science Majors: An integrated approach
National Science Foundation
$100,000
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Professional Service and Affiliations

1997 - Present Geology Alumni Society - Faculty Liaison, University of South Florida
1994 - Present Hydrogeology Internship Program Committee - Chair, University of South Florida
Present Lifetime Member, National Association of Geological Teachers
1999 Department Graduate Committee, Interim Chair, University of South Florida
Fellow, Geological Society of America
Charter Member, National Numeracy Network
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Honors and Awards

  • 2017 - Bernie Madison Outstanding Contributions Award (National Numeracy Network)
  • 2013 - USF Geology Alumni Society Award
  • 2004 - Neil Miner Award (National Association of Geoscience Teachers, career award)
  • 1965-1968 - NSF Graduate Fellowship
  • 1965 - Phi Beta Kappa, University of Washington

Courses

  • Advanced Topics: Meteoric diagenesis
  • Advanced Topics: Hydrogeology of Florida, Bahamas and Bermuda
  • Mathematical Concepts and Models in Geology
  • Geology for Engineers
  • Computational Geology
  • Physical Geology

Education

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1971 Ph.D., Northwestern University
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1969 M.S., Northwestern University
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1965 B.S., University of Washington
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Contact Information

Office: SCA 504
Lab: SCA 539
Phone: (813) 974-5267

Email:

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